Replacing components
4. Raise the wiper arm.
5. Lift up the wiper blade, and pull the blade to remove it.
6. Install the new blade assembly by inserting the centre part into the slot in the
wiper arm until it clicks into place.
7. Upon starting the vehicle, the wiper arms will return to their normal operating posi
tion.
TIP
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, have the wiper blade re
placed by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia deal
er/service partner.
CAUTION
• Do not use petrol, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
• Do not attempt to move the wipers manually.
• The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result in wiper malfunction and failure.
• Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windscreen, since it may chip or crack
the windscreen.
• If the wiper arm receives too much force whilst pulling the blade, the centre part
may be damaged.
• The wiper could not operate for approximately 10 seconds when the wiper is oper
ated without washer fluid or the blades are frozen. This is not a malfunction, it is a
wiper protection system activated by motor overload circuit within the wiper motor.
• The front windscreen should be cleaned with water hose and wiped with clean towel
with wiper blades raised up. Also, the wiper blades should be wiped clean when the
grease or wax is applied to the blades.
NOTE
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make
the windscreen difficult to clean. And it is the responsibility of customers to wash and
manage the vehicle with adequate methods and materials.
Battery
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the top of the battery clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or
terminal grease.
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